LI Man Lost House To Fire, But Family Safe Is 'All That Matters': PM

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LI Man Lost House To Fire, But Family Safe Is 'All That Matters'

Hank Van Well Jr and his wife Tina lived in the home f0r than 30 years.

LI Barber Offered Boy 11, Money To Allow Him To Perform Sexual Act: PD

The boy was able to call his mother and escape unharmed; his father, who was with him and intoxicated, was arrested, police say.

LI Murder Suspect Extradited From FL In Slaying Of Dad Of 4 'Ran But Could Not Hide': DA

Brother and friend helped him escape NY after killing Alex Smith, the younger brother of former WBO champ, Joe Smith, Jr., DA says.

'Disgusting': Santos Compares Himself To Rosa Parks: Legislator

It's the latest example for local politicians to renew efforts to seek the embattled congressman's ouster.

New LI Battery Energy Storage Systems Committee Set To Meet Soon

The committee consists of seven members who will vet the issues posed by new proposed battery energy storage systems.

The Suds Boss Celebrates 3 Years: 'Customers Become Family'

The mobile detail owner thanked his customers. "I love each and every one of them. Without them, I couldn't be where I'm at today."

Postal Workers To Protest Outside LI USPS Office After Attempted Attack On Worker

A labor relations specialist was accused of trying to attack a worker and then using prejudiced language, according to a union.

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